Description
Silky lavender bliss martini whispers elegant cocktail dreams with its dreamy floral essence. Sophisticated sippers will discover pure liquid poetry dancing between classic gin refinement and delicate lavender’s gentle embrace.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Liquor:
- 2 ounces (59 milliliters) vodka
Mixers and Syrups:
- 1 ounce (30 milliliters) lavender syrup
- 1 ounce (30 milliliters) fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 ounce (15 milliliters) triple sec
Garnishes and Preparation:
- Ice
- Fresh lavender sprig
- Lemon twist
Instructions
- Gather a cocktail shaker and fill it with premium vodka, creating a smooth base for this aromatic libation.
- Pour in the delicate lavender syrup, infusing the drink with a subtle floral essence that whispers of summer gardens.
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice to introduce a bright, citrusy counterpoint to the sweet lavender notes.
- Add a splash of triple sec, which will harmonize the flavors and provide a subtle orange undertone.
- Carefully fill the shaker with crisp ice cubes, ensuring they will thoroughly chill and dilute the cocktail.
- Seal the shaker and execute a vigorous, rhythmic shake, transforming the liquid into a perfectly integrated, frosty concoction.
- Retrieve a chilled martini glass, its elegant curves waiting to showcase the upcoming elixir.
- Employ a cocktail strainer to gracefully pour the lavender-kissed mixture, leaving behind any unwanted ice fragments.
- Artfully garnish the drink’s surface with a single, fragrant lavender sprig, creating a visual and aromatic invitation.
- Delicately twist a fresh lemon peel over the drink, releasing its essential oils to provide a final aromatic flourish.
- Present immediately, allowing the recipient to experience the cocktail at its peak of temperature and flavor complexity.
Notes
- Infuse lavender syrup ahead of time for deeper, more intense floral notes by steeping dried lavender buds in simple syrup for several hours before straining.
- Use high-quality vodka with a clean, smooth profile to complement the delicate lavender flavor without overpowering the drink.
- Chill the martini glass in the freezer for at least 15 minutes to keep the cocktail frosty and maintain its elegant presentation.
- Experiment with different lavender varieties like English or French lavender to discover subtle variations in aromatic complexity and taste profile.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Cocktails
- Method: Shaking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 0 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg